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Community Food Security Initiative helping source food for Islanders
2022-08-16
Provincial funding is available for local groups wishing to establish new food resources and increase access to Island food for their community.
The Island Community Food Security Initiative is accepting applications, and is providing funding to local community organizations to assist in stocking...
Provincial ministers meet to advance mental health in agriculture
2022-06-15
Yesterday, the Province’s of PEI and Quebec hosted a virtual seminar to discuss the importance of mental well-being in agriculture.
The Virtual Seminar on Famers’ Mental Health was a joint effort initiated by PEI and Quebec’s Ministry’s of Agriculture to further awareness and demonstrate the need...
Photo contest celebrates agriculture
2022-06-03
With rolling hills, roadside market stands, busy harbours and animals big and small, Prince Edward Island’s primary industries are a great inspiration for beauty.
The Department of Agriculture and Land is inviting Islanders to showcase and enjoy that beauty by participating in its annual “...
Atlantic Agriculture Ministers Unified in Supporting Industry
2022-05-26
Agriculture is a vital part of the region’s economy and workforce and an important contributor to local food supply.
Today, May 26, Agriculture Minister Greg Morrow hosted his colleagues from the other three Atlantic provinces to discuss approaches for the next agricultural policy framework,...
Province announces increased funding for community food supports
2022-05-25
The provincial government is providing additional funding for community groups to access locally sourced food supplies, equipment and infrastructure so they can help people in need.
The Island Community Food Security Initiative is a $200,000 provincial investment that will provide funding to local...
Province partners with local agriculture groups to offer support packages
2022-05-19
The provincial government is partnering with several local groups in PEI’s agriculture sector to offer food support packages for Islanders.
In light of the increases in costs-of-living due to global events, the provincial government is collaborating with valued partners such as the PEI Potato...
New provincial supports available for PEI seed producers
2022-05-12
The provincial government is announcing new funding for a project to support seed potato producers in adapting to ongoing trade suspensions by planting soil-building crops.
The Soil Building for Seed Producers Project is a $3 million provincial investment into PEI’s seed sector funded through the...
Potatoes join in on the burger fun
2022-05-02
As PEI Burger Love launches its 12th annual campaign, local burger creations will be joined at the table with a lot more PEI potatoes.
This May, a special edition 'PEI Burger and Potato Love' sees participating restaurants featuring a 'Potato Pairing' that customers can purchase along with their...
Islanders invited to give input on new legislation for dog owners
2022-02-18
Islanders are being asked to provide comments and feedback on a new piece of legislation that focuses on enhancing safety for dog control.
The new Dog Owners Act will replace the Dog Act, and will focus on updating dog control and safety provisions while also improving on effective means of...
British Columbia Food Banks receive donation of Island spuds in time for holidays
2021-12-13
Food banks in areas that were affected by the devastating flooding in British Columbia (BC) will receive a truckload of PEI potatoes today.
To assist areas in BC that experienced significant loss from extreme weather events, the Province of Prince Edward Island is donating more than 60,000 pounds...